Detail Painting in Oils | Painting a Rural Landscape - Brush Techniques and Process

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Painting detail in an oil painting is a really fun part of the process. It's all about the accumulation of well placed, fine marks. Sometimes the line is blurred between not enough and too much. In this tutorial watch Andrew Tischler as he applies detail techniques to an En Plein Air painting. This scene depicts an old barn in Waitahuna, New Zealand.
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[@Nonyui404]

You’re not only great painter you’re also great teacher.. thank you so much for being that clean 🤍✨

[@lindajennings3104]

Thank you Andrew Tischler for your fine demonstration of how to paint an object. You show how easy it can be done.

[@helenacosta8611]

Andrew, you are a king, in the details. Hug from Porto-Portugal.

[@kmackenz7]

Please don't lament your use of detail! That's the artist you are... and your instruction has taught me to add detail to my oversimplified paintings. I could never find that instruction in college and it's a lost art.

[@franceswitham8214]

This one is a winner and I look forward to the next one.

[@pamlee6164]

I love using the dagger for distant trees on hills.

[@mcartworksigns]

I truly admire your audacity to paint as the masters did. You have a keen knowledge of color, technique and the ability to convey it to others. I have been struggling with my style most of my 52 years and you may have enliven my muse. Now I only have 2-3 years to make my proverbial mark, say the doctors. This gives me even more the desire to create. Now that I don't have to work anymore, I have all that time just to create. Stumbling across your channel has been a true Godsend to me, thank you Andrew. I hope you have a fruitful long life to leave yours. Martin Carlson

[@sebastianvanderwesthuizen9638]

Jesus loves you

[@woodrowpamisa2812]

You are graet andrew...i want to go back...to paint because of you...im inspired to paint..

[@michanowaczewski9561]

Wow! Glad I found you. You are an amazing Artist and Teacher. True treasure

[@sallybeck7822]

I am so very grateful for your instruction- thank you.😊

[@amnaartandreviews5384]

You r such a decent and amazing teacher

[@bonnieclyne6418]

I love all your videos I'm learning so much . Can't thank you enough hope I don't run out of videos

[@deetoms8542]

You do a great job of explaining what you were thinking as you were painting, and so helpful is you explain what colors you are mixing and why! Thank you :)

[@DineseBeckert]

Time is everything, and since giving myself time to work a piece(I fired an art coach 9 months in... no pressure now and it's amazing!)....I HAVE NEVER BEEN BETTER, or GROWN better! Thank you for your detail tips, I especially get wonderful feels for the descriptions of the colors used in combination....woot!!!

[@boing1oings]

Honestly idk why you hold back on details, I think it looks awesome

[@philippedorleans8371]

Andrew, you're a brilliant painter, but this level of detail is almost taking the piss. Lots of love from a big fan, Phil xoxoxo

[@cyork1288]

For me this is one of my favorites. I am sure that I will re-watch this several more times. Thanks for sharing.

[@connieh.4689]

I will also be watching a few more times!

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@connieh.4689 right like any learning experience, repetition is key to absorption! I have several painting DVD's that are almost worn out from "over-use".

[@aprilrainsfineart3250]

Watching people paint in oil is one of my favorite things! It's so relaxing and satisfying. When it comes to details it all depends on what you're going for and how you do it and that's going to be different for everyone. Like you said, unless you push the boundaries of looseness and detailedness (totally a word) you're not going to find out what you want. There's a lot of pressure out there to either make your paints really loose (or super detailed though I haven't heard that so much) but you shouldn't let that direct where you go unless that's actually what you want to do. Detailed or loose, I think this painting looks amazing.

[@antoinettejohnson6251]

Wow, Andrew! I don't know about anyone else, but as for me, I love the meticulous details. Although they can be exhausting, it makes a painting more interesting IMHO. When I visit art museums, I'm always most in awe of the brush strokes of the the detailed paintings. I find it inspirational. Yet, I understand the desire to loosen up after years of painting a certain way. Still, I very much appreciate and enjoy your methodical process AND how you show the gradual progression from the beginning to finish near the end of the video. That's so helpful to see. I think I'm going to start doing that so I can track my progress. It might even be helpful to have as a reference, if I get stuck at some point. Thanks for sharing another great video with such great content. You've given me lots to think about. As always, looking forward to the next one! Take care of yourself and family. Enjoy the snow!

[@Yzjoshuwave]

Very much agree with everything you are saying here. And me too!!

[@parvaizbhatti5123]

Great work

[@ThaiFoodDad]

Andrew, another awesome lesson. I could never understand why my highlights didn't "pop" the way they should until you explained about desaturating the layers underneath. Watching this video was the best 20 minutes I've spent all week.

[@davidthomson5829]

It's pleasure to watch you paint and listen to your comments. Beautiful painting.thanks for sharing.

[@JomarTan]

Your bristle dagger brush does all 😍

[@jeffturner2868]

I learn a lot from you. Was on the south island in Feb. Christ Church, Barrytown, Westport. Really picturesque place

[@tulip2many235]

Absolutely, you must cross the line it’s the only way to learn where the line is! Without crossing it you risk playing it too safe, equally you may find that you like what you have produced beyond the line. Does that make sense?? Great to hear that you are getting more commissions. What you do is quality and that takes time. If it means that there is a wait to see your next video, then so be it. The commissions must come first. Thanks Andrew!

[@sr-mp2bv]

Andrew.. you make me realize that I am more selfish than I thought I am😫. If I could paint like you I would keep all the secrets to myself and won’t give out anything. I would act like a genius that I am ( emphasize on if I was you). You, on the other hand, is trying help the world to paint better. Thank you.

[@umeshhirway9165]

The end result was worth "crossing the line"! Enjoyed watching another of your masterpiece come to life.

[@nunu7797]

I think it's really inspiring how even though to most painters you are an absolute master, you seem to have never stopped learning ever since you started painting, you're always pointing out mistakes in your painting and trying to learn from them.

[@JRGreen2310]

You are a SURGEON with those brushes! Thank you for these videos. I adopted, “Working back to front” in my studies (amongst other techniques you’ve shared - I want to grab a hold of some oleogel next). This works best for me. I’m enjoying the learning process and have become less fearful/anxious of “putting myself out there.” Your methods and teachings make the most sense to me. And for that, I’m grateful.

[@marysmith4811]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adriaanvanpijkeren9770]

Your understanding of ligh is amazing.

[@colettelamontagne8986]

I just found your channel trying to get back into a painting routine after a 4 year lull. I've been very uninspired due to my surroundings but determined to make some changes so I can paint again. I bought a shipping container and will be transforming it into an art studio in the spring.Your channel is the one I chose to inspire me. So happy I found you . Thank you.

[@RobertJonesWightpaint]

It was fascinating to watch this - and it was so well edited: normally, when a video is edited for time, the very bits you want to see are skated over or not shown at all: here, we learned about your brushes, your colours, and we could see how you applied both in a way that we could (hope to!) emulate. We learned about the virtues of desaturated colour - and of not going for saturated colour too early: I've read whole books that carried less information than this.

[@anobody8576]

You love bristle daggers, and I love you. Thank you for another helpful video!

[@ethe400]

Hi Andrew! Greetings from Athens Greece. I really love your way of painting. I paint too (when I have free time) and your videos helped me a lot. If you ever travel here, I'll be more than glad to meet you. The light in Greece is fantastic. Take care!!!!

[@joebrann4612]

That last landscape of the barn and horse and fence! I could look at that all day, way to go with the colors, i love the dioxazine and thalo green addition, just beautiful! Hope we will see some thalo blue in that shadow on the top of your barns one day 😊

[@kevinbarry517]

Hi Andrew- I learn a lot from your demonstrations and the comments you make as the video plays.I think your methodical process makes a lot of sense: a number of thumbnails to explore the composition possibilities and select one to develop the painting; then a colour study; then a grid-based scale-up to the final painting. Many thanks! Best Wishes Kevin Barry

[@jaderatliff179]

Refreshing and inspiring to see a professional (and my favourite living painter) do similar things to what I used to with adding so many details!! I don't do this anymore, as I enjoy a simpler, more implied texture; so cool, though!

[@jaderatliff179]

I also enjoyed seeing how the horse's head moved! Very cool 😄

[@Fauxjob]

Andrew Tischler, I love your paintings and I'm always impressed after the first step, I want to yell "Don't touch it anymore!". But your detailing is so awesome,,, that was my passion but I'm older now and life is short and spontaneous, friends do not let friends over-detail, lol,,, or cut their hair but you pull that off well, still a badass!

[@freebird8993]

What a talent and what an ability to explain the process! It's fascinating to watch, Thank you

[@artistsatnamsingh7336]

Beautiful Creatures

[@Mastervalen]

You are a master. Love every videos of yours

[@aliciab6193]

I am having a bad day but I watched this on my lunch break and now I feel better. I love the subjects of your paintings. I didn't know New Zealand looked like that. I'm from a river valley in the Midwest US and it looks very similar. I always feel comforted by scenes of hills and old barns. Also glad you changed position of horse head. It looks much better.

[@artistann]

Hi Andrew. So glad you’re back. Your comment about “crossing the line” just validated what I experienced with my painting the other day. It just wasn’t pleasing me after working on it (too long). So I backed off, took a good look, and realized it had too many details covering the whole scene. So I scraped off most of it and “generalized” the supporting areas, leaving details mainly for the center of interest. Voila! It is so much better, and your validating my decisions was very important to me. Crossing the line is a good lesson to absorb. Thanks!

[@jwray6150]

I really enjoyed this video and always learn from them. Thank you. Love your painting, you are so talented.

[@madangel9691]

FANTASTIC

[@LezleB]

You sir, are a magician...and it is a definite yes for the detail - love it.

[@FreedomOfSport]

I like the detail and love the grass.

[@rolandlemus203]

I guess art is subjective and we are our own worst critic, but I thought the details was great, cool, interesting, your eye travels on a journey from one end of the painting to another, which catches little surprises, of cool! Look at this, oh, I see that, how neat, and so on, and taking like a breath, a new new view of a painting, its a treat for the eyes, the senses, and an overall appreciation. I love this painting, and I greatly appreciate the level of detail explanation. Your videos are a wealth of positive information and learning for artists like me. I feel that you explain things where I go, oh, ok, some things I do, not knowing why lol, some I learn from you! So, thank you! I appreciate you sharing your talent! :)

[@Kathleen3216]

Thanks for sharing your work. It allows me to see parts of a country I will never be able to visit. I hope to take your instructions and apply them to my paintings. Thanks again and have a blessed year.

[@Tore1972Wisdom]

Hi Andrew. You can never have to much detail......LOL. When that said, you are an amazing teacher. I learn so much about the color scale from your videos. I do paint in oils, because the paintings live more that way, when they are finished. But you really have some fantastic skills. Best regards, Tore.

[@CristianoVRSantos]

Man, you are one of the best painters of youtube and the world! Thank you for your work and for the videos. God Bless you!

[@cmin764]

It's like adjusting a game slider from Low to Ultra texture quality. Nice!

[@nickp1999]

I like this video especially because you commentate an inner conflict while painting; a lot of painting videos and tutorials kind of state that their method and way of doing things is correct verbatim. It's reassuring that you're not overly confident with yourself, yet your finished painting looks like an absolute masterpiece. Biggups Andrewwww

[@nickp1999]

and someone commented that the sky looks more forefront than the actual barn.. no it doesn't. Everything looks correct, he was totally just tryna nit pick

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Haha! Cheers mate.

[@ronschlorff7089]

Painting, especially out of doors, is a struggle, at any level. It's a battle ground; and ranges between bitter disappointment and true elation. And there is always another day to try again!

[@donaldhatcher8179]

You are a gifted person. Your work is amazing and I admire your skill. Thank you for sharing and thank you for adding beauty to the world for the rest of us to enjoy!

[@delorezaskew610]

Love the detail and in depth shading. So glad you're back and exposing us to your excitement. #1 Granny

[@jwp6049]

It looks amazing. I feel your pain. I can’t help myself with the detail either. Then you feel like it’s never ending!

[@WonderTracks]

A very nice painting job indeed. The whole affair recounted eloquently and in a calm manner, too. Kudos

[@hideentity1518]

much appreciated, so enjoy you process. its almost like a journy. and the best part i took from it "cross that lines". thank you andrew, you are amazing artist.

[@sueannjohnson4845]

You are such a talented artist. I'm so glad I found your videos. You explain so much! You are one of the best artists I've found, thank you for sharing.

[@pamlee6164]

You are an inspiration. I will be looking closer at shadows thanks to your work. Thanks

[@mikatinde5112]

As always, another super video about painting. Very useful, I find grass so hard to paint. And there are so few instructions out there about painting detalis of the grass. This was very useful.

[@nasevikaadamko]

I liked it more as a rough painting without all those details, was simplified and more powerful to me. But awesome job as always, love your explaining .

[@rccullis1134]

Great video! I've learned that watching more than once helps catch key points. As a recent refugee from the world of acrylics, I appreciate your comments about drying times. Currently I'm tangling with the concept of making sure I'm always doing fat over lean, when I have to do several layers. Your thoughts on that in a video would be appreciated.

[@guyraymond6461]

Hi Andrew ; ( brush Techniques ) wow bravo this painting is more than beautiful, I am always following your tips, and your attention to detail is truly amazing , i wish i was at this level , you are a great teacher , and i thank you so much to share your tutorial with us ,i am one of your french Fan , GUY from St-Hubert , 5 kil from Montréal , Province of Québec ;

[@thomasbroderick6388]

Andrew, I too struggle with what I consider too much tightness in my work and I am trying to loosen things up a bit. Then I look at Ivan Shishkin's work and think, "Man I paint like Jackson Pollock". Thank you my friend for all you do for us.

[@jonpintar]

Always a good day when you drop a video. Very inspirational. Thanks for making these! I really mean it.

[@gabrielamakar9315]

17:48 I love when the horse starts eating 😂😍

[@nielfoster376]

Awesome Andrew

[@butty042]

Love your work Andrew and i am a big fan of detail, cross that line as often as you like. well done

[@alexbird7355]

Certainly one of my favourites! I am currently studying painting at university and love your videos

[@oooright]

It's great you have the confidence to make artistic decisions like "cyclone Tischler"!

[@brianjoubert1610]

Very interesting and helpful. I have also found recently that the basic layer needs to be dark so that the highlights stand out better and create a stronger contrast which creates a more lifelike visual effect. I look forward to your next video.

[@rubenruizfinearts6200]

I’m speechless, I love painting with a lot of details. Please do more like this 😊

[@markh7523]

Love your work, commitment and communication technique

[@caroledavies5201]

Love it

[@Babs9285]

Wow! Amazing! Thank you!

[@Bluebrain]

The motive is stunning and a must-paint!

[@joanperalta7803]

Not for nothing, but I was happy when I got a notification from KZbin about this video. Andrew you haven't post no video I was scared for a moment, happy you are back. Amazing video

[@hajimohammedchhipa7971]

Great detail

[@kathleenhutter4412]

As always, LOVE you painting videos, so very helpful. It was particularly fascinating to see how just laying the graduation of colors, the details pop, and make a difference. I typically use acrylics, but most of the principles carry though. Watching the details take shape with each brushstroke is like watching magic. I will never tire of this! Thank you!

[@pablo-jv2ey]

love all your painting Andrew.... Nazri from Malaysia

[@guayaba209]

Man that was great to watch. I actually began painting the minute i finished watching it. Keep up the great work!!

[@mangoart8632]

Thanks for sharing ! I am learning from youtube and found you and is Great! Thanks!

[@aruproychoudhury7589]

Andrew amazing .. lot of learning ..thanks

[@sandrapope8797]

Beautiful

[@mariakellner2221]

The details are wonderful, than again i paint details,tfs

[@chrisr6157]

Thank you for sharing all your techniques and thoughts as you paint. I really like all the detail. I really enjoy all your videos, I am learning so much from you!

[@isprinkle5418]

Bravo and very beautiful ❤❤❤

[@timart905]

Great video once again!

[@capbin146]

Wow. Brilliant explanation and broken down into parts, this was a great demo lesson. Usually you are but this raised the bar! Thanks

[@dominiqueimbert4]

Magnificent work, we would say Normandy of claude Monet in France.

[@donnaramdin1454]

Your paintings are beautiful... Great that you share your techniques with all.....thanks for all the info...may not reach your level but it sure helps

[@armandosrd.l9610]

Soo good Andy Thanks alot !

[@barbaraellensantosoliveira387]

I'm so glad you're back!!! I'm from Brazil and I always learn more watching your vídeos... Thanks for sharing with us your talent

[@MAC-ws8fz]

Antoinette Johnson , you are absolutely correct! The movement now is to show what you see and not what some 'educated' instructor is telling you that what you see is wrong. Realism is getting back to what is real! Here's something else, but it's my own opinion. A good canvas with the right kind of primer gesso, is smarter than $50 dollar a yard Belgium linen. The only argument is that linen is smoother. I say another coat of gesso will fix all that! After all, how many of our paintings going to be around in fifty years? Taste change.

[@jameslawson5116]

Love it!

[@donamir3652]

Eres un genio, gracias!!! 👌👏👏👏🙋‍♀️🇪🇸

[@ginnapalma6057]

Absolutely beautiful, I love the detail!

[@angelakarter6269]

Huge fan here, Andrew! Your work and your words are sooooo inspiring!! I learn so much from your videos! Must have missed something on your studio setup regarding the photo gizmo thingy next to your workspace. God bless you and your family!

[@patgraney1361]

Thanks for another great video. You are one of my main sources for learning more about painting. I watched the parts where you painted the extension from the roof on the right to see how you got that wonderful shadow/bright effect. So, it looked to me like you painted the shadow part using desaturated transparent color (Ultramarine blue and the violet), then went back and repainted the bright part with higher saturation of color plus Titanium white for highlights. Painting shadows is something I have great trouble with. Thanks for explaining and showing so well.